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Welcoming a new baby into the world should be an exciting and joyful occasion, but unfortunately, medical negligence can severely impact this experience. One particularly serious situation arises when neonatal sepsis is misdiagnosed or left untreated, potentially leading to devastating outcomes, including limb loss. At Stephensons, we understand how distressing and life-altering this experience can be, and our medical negligence specialists are dedicated to ensuring families gain the justice and compensation they deserve.
Neonatal sepsis is a serious bacterial infection that occurs in newborn babies, usually within the first month following birth. If promptly diagnosed and treated effectively with antibiotics, the majority of infants recover fully, suffering no lasting consequences. However, if neonatal sepsis is misdiagnosed, delayed or left completely untreated, the infection can progress rapidly, causing severe damage to the baby’s organs and limbs.
The infection can trigger septic shock, restricting blood flow to extremities such as arms, hands, feet or legs. This reduced blood circulation may result in irreversible tissue damage, gangrene and in the most severe cases, limb amputation. Misdiagnosis or failure to quickly identify and manage neonatal sepsis is often linked to clinical negligence, arising from inadequate testing, substandard monitoring or delays in administering life-saving treatments.
If your child has suffered limb loss or permanent disability as a result of misdiagnosed or untreated neonatal sepsis, you may be entitled to pursue a compensation claim. Bringing a medical negligence claim can help secure essential financial support for your child, covering aspects such as ongoing medical treatment, prosthetics, specialised care, adaptations to your home, and compensation for your family's pain and suffering.
To successfully claim compensation for neonatal sepsis negligence, it must be demonstrated that the medical professionals involved failed in their duty of care and that this negligence directly caused your child’s injury. Our specialist solicitors at Stephensons have extensive expertise in conducting thorough investigations, gathering crucial medical evidence and securing expert testimony to build robust cases on behalf of families like yours.
At Stephensons, our dedicated medical negligence team has a proven track record handling neonatal and paediatric cases, providing compassionate support alongside expert legal guidance. We appreciate the sensitive nature of cases involving neonatal injuries and limb loss, always ensuring discretion, sympathy and professionalism.
Stephensons is widely recognised as a leading UK law firm, holding many prestigious accreditations including Lexcel accreditation from the Law Society for maintaining the highest standards of legal practice management and client care. Our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel demonstrating our outstanding expertise within medical negligence claims. We strive relentlessly to achieve justice whilst minimising stress and disruption for your family throughout the claim process.
From your initial enquiry through to securing compensation, our solicitors will support you every step of the way. Our highly committed legal team will:
Our ultimate goal at Stephensons is to secure maximum compensation and essential support for your child's future.
If your child has experienced limb loss or serious disability due to untreated or misdiagnosed neonatal sepsis, we encourage you to get in touch with our expert medical negligence team today. Call us directly on 0161 696 6165 or alternatively, fill in our online enquiry form, and a member of our dedicated clinical negligence team will promptly return your call to provide confidential and compassionate guidance.
Compensation levels vary depending on the severity of the injury, impact on quality of life, care needs and financial losses incurred. Claims typically aim to cover medical costs, prosthetics, rehabilitation, adapted housing requirements and future ongoing care.
Claims involving children can generally be initiated any time before their 18th birthday, after which the individual then has three more years to submit their claim. We recommend acting promptly, however, to ensure evidence is preserved and compensation received as soon as possible.
The majority of medical negligence claims are resolved through negotiation and settlement outside court. However, in rare situations, court proceedings may be necessary. Our solicitors will guide and support you throughout the entire process, striving for the best possible resolution.
Stephensons offer a range of funding options including conditional fee agreements, commonly known as 'no win, no fee'. We will discuss funding options clearly and transparently during our initial consultation.
If you have further questions or would like to discuss a potential neonatal negligence claim, please do not hesitate to contact Stephensons today to receive specialist and sensitive guidance.
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